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April 10, 2025: China increased tariffs on all US imports from 34% to 84% (effective immediately).
US response: The cumulative tariff rate on Chinese goods now stands at 145% (up from 125%).
Impact:
。 Amazon and other US buyers have canceled orders from Asian suppliers.
。 Cross-border sellers are shifting focus to Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Diversify sourcing to avoid tariff-heavy markets (e.g., Vietnam, Mexico, EU).
Monitor US customs thresholds
April 10, 2025: The EU paused its planned 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods for 90 days.
Conditions: The US must remove steel/aluminum tariffs within this period.
EU-US trade stability expected short-term—consider European suppliers for tariff-free alternatives.
Vietnam and the US agreed to start trade negotiations, potentially offering new supply chain opportunities.
Maersk & CMA CGM suspended US-Venezuela routes.
New Saudi shipping routes added to enhance Middle East connectivity.
Shanghai-US shipments declined sharply, leading to port congestion and rising costs.
Explore alternative ports (e.g., Malaysia, UAE) to bypass US-China bottlenecks.
Leverage third-country transshipment (e.g., Mexico, Canada) to mitigate tariffs.
Rail-Air-Truck Multimodal Expansion:
。 New China-Europe rail routes (e.g.,义乌→Uzbekistan via Xinjiang) reduce reliance on sea freight.
。 Automated customs clearance speeds up cross-border logistics.
Smart Logistics Growth:
。 JD Logistics’ Kashgar warehouse tripled daily orders, enabling same-day delivery in Xinjiang.
New road safety standards for dangerous cargo:
。 Triangle warning lights replaced with rectangular/diamond signs.
。 Stricter material and installation rules.
Anhui, Liaoning, Jiangxi cut highway fees for empty hazardous cargo trucks (up to 55% off).
Recommendation:
Verify compliance with updated hazardous material rules to avoid delays.
Optimize trucking routes to benefit from toll discounts.
✅ Diversify suppliers to mitigate US-China tariff risks (e.g., EU, Vietnam, Mexico).
✅ Shift to alternative shipping routes (rail, Middle East hubs) amid sea freight volatility.
✅ Monitor EU-US negotiations—potential for stable trade conditions in Q3 2025.
✅ Adopt smart logistics solutions (automated warehousing, multimodal transport) for cost efficiency.
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